U.S., June 3 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07620821) titled 'VR for Cataract Anxiety Lowering Management--A RCT Study' on May 27.
Brief Summary: Cataract is currently the leading cause of blindness globally, and surgery is the only effective treatment. With the advancement of medical technology, cataract surgery is usually performed under topical anesthesia, which means patients will be awake during the procedure, able to see the light from the surgical lamp and hear the sounds of surgical instruments being operated. Some patients may feel nervous or scared due to unfamiliarity with the surgical process, which may lead to increased blood pressure, rapid heartbeat, and even affect their coopera...